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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2930

Paternity (Leave and Pay) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to improve paternity leave and pay for fathers in the UK. It would likely give new fathers the right to take more time off work after their baby is born, possibly with government or employer support for their wages during this period.

Presented by Gareth Davies.
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading21 Jun 2021
  • 2nd reading6 May 2022